What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.
• Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess need and evaluate progress.
• Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. As a RGN nurse on site you would have a great pathway to learning and developing mental health expertise. All applicants must have sound knowledge and skill base around physical health, health initiatives, understanding of infection and prevention control and helpful knowledge around smoking cessations. Candidates must also have an interest in mental health and be willing to work towards additional competencies within the mental health environment.

This is a full time (37.5 hrs), permanent role with a salary of up to £31,200 per annum (dependent upon experience and qualifications) plus enhancements.

What we will give you in return

• A competitive salary
• Your Nursing and Midwifery Council fees paid.
• Disclosure check cost coverage.
• Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary Access to our on-site gymnasium
• Online benefits, cashback rewards and cycle to work scheme
• Well-being benefits and staff events each month
• SMART Pension option
• Local rewards and recognition programmes
• Excellent staff break facilities in our bespoke staff lounge

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Visit our website www.priorygroup.com for more information.

Additional Information

For further information please contact Pam Phoenix, Director of Clinical Services, or the Human Resources team at [contact hidden]. Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.